D Gukesh (Norway Chess via PTI Photo) Gukesh D, who became the youngest world chess champion in history by defeating Ding Liren last December, has experienced a mixed journey in recent months. In his first tournament as world champion at Tata Steel chess in Wijk aan Zee, he nearly clinched victory before losing to Praggnanandhaa…
D Gukesh stunned Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of the Norway Chess tournament. Magnus Carlsen’s table fist smash at Norway Chess after losing to world champion Gukesh has become a global talking point, overshadowing the actual game between the two players. The incident, which occurred a few weeks ago, showed the former world champion’s frustration…
R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The third round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 delivered its fair share of excitement as R Praggnanandhaa, playing with the white pieces against India’s No. 1, Arjun Erigaisi, emerged as the star performer of the day.The match turned gripping when Arjun opted to capture Pragg’s queen with…
NEW DELHI: Playing with the black pieces on Sunday in the second round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, D Gukesh conceded his first draw since becoming the world chess champion. Gukesh’s opponent, Vladimir Fedoseev of Russia, began the day strongly at Wijk aan Zee, following his draw in the inaugural round on Saturday.Inside…
